Have you ever struggled with weight gain, weight maintenance, or just feeling lousy from the way you eat during the holidays? I have! And so have most of my clients. We are all human and we love to eat. The holiday season can be especially hard for those looking to lose weight, or just to…
Details‘Tis the season to feel….overwhelmed! Can you relate? It’s all different this year but still things ‘need’ to get done. You know the feeling; Having to get everything all done today Buying gifts for friends but funds may be stretched Figuring out how to bake or even ‘If’ to bake this year Work wants more from…
DetailsIt’s that time of year when many people start purging their closets to give away clothes that don’t fit and toys they don’t use. Basically getting rid of things that don’t serve a purpose for them any longer. Regardless of what you are purging, it’s just a good reminder for each of us to look at…
DetailsIf you are like my family, your house may be filling with holiday cheer. Our family loves the holiday season so we decorate the house, bake cookies for neighbors, and watch holiday movies. This year we watched a couple of different versions of ‘A Christmas Carol’. You know, the one with Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit? While…
DetailsYou already know the holidays are extremely stressful. You’re already trying to eat right, maintain your exercise program; now, you’re adding shopping, and zooming into family functions (maybe?), and yes the COVID stress-How long with that last? It can be quite a drag on your time and your mental health. When this happens, you could be useless…
DetailsI know you are enjoying the holidays with family and friends (somewhat), which usually means more food, more drinks, and foods that you probably don’t eat on a normal basis during the year. It may also mean that it’s easier to overindulge, which often leads to weight gain. And this could derail your weight loss…
DetailsConfession time: I have a lot of clients I work with who are looking for one thing. And it’s not abs. It’s actually to have stronger glutes. Well, even more to the point, it’s a high, tight, round backside. Know what I’m talking about? Yes properly stated, a more defined back side. Something that simply looks good…
DetailsI was excited this year, as I am every year to write the “Survival Tips for Thanksgiving” eating post. Let’s start by dispelling a huge myth! Myth: Too much turkey at Thanksgiving causes you to be sleepy and lethargic.Truth: It’s the 3,000-4,000 calorie, High carbohydrate, high sugar, high-fat meal, consumed with alcohol, which puts your…
DetailsHere we are, smack in the middle of the holiday season. Even though it doesn’t feel the same, the stress is still there. Or maybe it’s even higher than it was before. Between the holidays and being in quarantine, you may feel like eating—and eating a lot. This is stress eating, plain and simple, and…
DetailsThanksgiving week and Holiday cheer will always come up and tempt us with goodies everywhere; however, this doesn’t mean you need to lose site of your goals, momentum and focus. Thanksgiving is one day and I know you will enjoy good eats, family time, and some treats, but I also know you will be out being…
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